A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

The Storm,' produced on the stage last season by George Broadhurst, is going over to the Star Theatre tomorrow. The picture rights were brought by Carl Laemmle. In turn, Reginald Barker chose House Peters for the leading role, together with Virginia Valli, Matt Moore and Josef Swickard.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-06
Summary:

Capitalizing on the success of 'The Storm' in the last season when it was produced by George Broadhurst, it became the overnight sensation of the theatrical world. Carl Laemmle bought its picture rights. He, along with Reginald Barker produced the picture in the most glamorous way…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-16
Summary:

Commencing Jan. 15th, 'Foolish Wives.' The picture you have all been waiting for. January 10 Remarks: Illustration included. January 11 Remarks: Directed by Von Stroheim. January 13 & 15 Remarks: The film features Erich von Stroheim (of 'Devil's Passkey' and '…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'Foolish Wives' featuring Erich von Stroheim and Miss DuPont, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal super production. Admission: at 5.30 p.m., $1.50 and 80 cents, at 9 p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats now. January 10 & 17…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, 'Foolish Wives,' a Universal-Jewel production presented by Carl Laemmle, written, directed by and featuring von Stroheim.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' a Universal masterpiece directed by Erich Von Stroheim, will be shown at the Star Theatre on Monday next. It is recognized in moving picture circles as 'the greatest achievement of Carl Laemmle, and it is the first $1,000,000 photoplay.

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Headline: Foolish Wives'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to screen the Universal production which cost over a million dollars. The photodrama was directed by Erich von Stroheim. The expense was equally divided between the cost of the settings and the expense of keeping the vast army of personnel. The picture is considered to be…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12 - 1923-01-15
Summary:

Commencing January 15th, daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m. sharp, 'Foolish Wives' by and with von Stroheim, presented by Carl Laemmle, a Universal-Jewel production. Admission: at 5.30, $1.50 and 80 cents; at 9p.m., $2.00 and $1.00. Book your seats at Moutrie's (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). After 5 p…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-15
Summary:

Foolish Wives,' directed and written by Erich Von Stroheim, will be presented at the Star Theatre today. It is recognized that Carl Laemmle has expended ever a million dollars on the picture. Others in the cast are: Miss du Pont, Mae Smith, Maude George, Dale Fuller, Rudolph Christians.…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-17 - 1923-01-18
Summary:

Daily at 5.30 and 9 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents the Universal-Jewel production, 'Foolish Wives,' featuring von Stroheim. Booking at Moutrie's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21 - 1923-05-21
Summary:

At the Coronet: Tonight till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean, supported by Herbert Rawlinson, in 'Conflict,' Universal-Jewel super production. Illustration included. The Star: Today and tomorrow at 5.30 p.m., the great Griffith film,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-22 - 1923-08-22
Summary:

Saturday only at 2.30 p.m., three episodes weekly, Carl Laemmle presents 'In the Days of Buffalo Bill,' starring Art Acord, directed by Edward Laemmle. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-07
Summary:

Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling New York,' a Universal-Jewel big picture. Directed by King Baggot. Illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07 - 1924-08-07
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 5.30 and 9.15, Carl Laemmle presents Baby Peggy in 'The Darling of New York,' directed by King Baggot, a Universal-Jewel production. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-07
Summary:

Kowloon, during the next few days, may expect to see the Star Theatre crowded with young and old alike because there will be shown at this popular cinema a picture of very special appeal for the children. This is 'The Darling of New York.' Principally, the appeal lies in several things…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-08
Summary:

Children will come miles to see 'The Darling of New York,' this evening's Star Theatre draw – that is, children of all ages, for the picture is one that will appeal to everybody who enjoys good fun. Young and old are equally fond of the star who takes the leading role – little…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-09 - 1924-08-09
Summary:

Sunday and Monday matinee and night, 2 big Western thrillers, Carl Laemmle presents Hoot Gibson in '40-Horse Hawkins' and Reg. Denny in round 18 of 'The Leather Pushers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-11
Summary:

Star Theatre will be screening Carl Laemelle's [sic] Western romance, '40 Horse Hawkins,' featuring Hoot Gibson, for the last time this evening. It is a Universal picture.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-30 - 1924-09-30
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15, Carl Laemmle presents Priscilla Dean in 'White Tiger.' Plot and illustration included.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-11 - 1924-10-11
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, two days only, Carl Laemmle presents Virginia Valli in 'A Lady of Quality' with Milton Sills, a Universal production. Illustration included.